If you go on a lot of first dates, why not seize the opportunity and use that time to do something you really want to do? Enroll in a cooking class, learn to paint or throw pottery, or take advantage of the fact that you have a guaranteed partner to try that couples dance course you've had your eye on. Learning a new skill together can be a bonding experience, and even if you don't hit it off, at least you'll have gotten your money's worth!
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